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1 minute ago, Cyberfx1024 said:

Ok, I was just making sure. Check out this site because it is for Exists moving to or living in the Philippines.

 

https://www.expatforum.com/expats/philippines-expat-forum/

Thank you!

1 minute ago, Cyberfx1024 said:

Your MIL is  USC correct?

Yes that is correct.

Hello Everyone!

I want to ask about my mother in law, she wanted to move to the Philippines (retire). What are the things she needs to on that move? How can she stay longer in the Philippines without applying for an extension?

TIA

6 minutes ago, TM92 said:

You pick: https://evisaforms.state.gov/acs/default.asp?postcode=MNL&appcode=1 Right now you can only pick a date in October, not future months. They have M-F from the 12th to 31st (except Wednesday the 17th).

Thank you!

Hi Y'all,

My daughter's US passport has expired and we plan on renewing it this month. My question is does the US embassy in Manila decides the schedule of the appointment when you make an appointment online, or we pick? We will time for when my husband is flying in to the Philippines so we don't have to submit the Statement of Consent. 

TIA

10 minutes ago, Greenbaum said:

Your brother will have to prove to the satisfaction of the US consular official at the interviewing US embassy/consulate, that they have significant ties to the Phils. such that they would return to the Phils. after their US visit is completed. Such ties could include, property, house ownership, current stable employment, etc. Each visitor visa applicant is presumed to have immigration intent, and must prove that they are not trying to immigrate to the US. A letter from a doctor, any documents from you, or any other invitation-type letter would likely have no positive effect on the visitor visa approval.

My brother lives with us though.

1 minute ago, Dee elle said:

His visa approval will depend solely on his capacity to demonstrate strong ties to his home country, so anything that shows this.. job, school, business, etc is needed. 

He works for us with our small business. We are also a partner in one of our businesses both online and offline. His name is on the business on the DTI Certificate ( Department of Trade and Industry ). We have joint bank account for the business. Granted the business is only less than a year but it's going. Hope that will help also. He is not married though. I've heard it dings a red flag when the applicant is single

Hello Everyone,

I am a USC and I have 3 kids currently living in the Philippines. My husband works offshore in the states so his work schedule changes very quick. We plan on going back to the states next year when girls school is over. I want my brother to go with us to assist me with my children during the flight. We will be staying in the states for 2 months and fly back in again when it is getting closer for my children to go back to school. Their ages are 9, 7 and 3 years old by the time we fly. What is the chance of my brother getting approve on his visa? What should we do to get the possibility of the visa to be approve? Please help.

TIA

4 hours ago, Hank_ said:

 

That may only work when booking the flight from within the Philippines.   If airfare is purchased from outside the Philippines not likely to be an option.

8 minutes ago, AndreaPerkins said:

If you will be flying with any of these airlines, the Philippine travel tax may have already been included but you can double-check it on your e-ticket or you can contact the airline directly, they can check it with your booking or reservation number. 

 

You would also have the option to pre-pay the Philippine travel tax upon booking online with any of these partner airlines.

 

You could also pay for the Philippine travel tax online.

Thank you so much. This is a very helpful information.

13 minutes ago, Hank_ said:

You are talking terminal fee and that is now P750 (again), and is included in the airfare if you are flying out of NAIA.

 

Travel Tax is the P1630  .. because of your length of stay they may want you to pay .

Oh okay! Thanks for the heads up! Hopefully that's all I need to pay

1 minute ago, Hank_ said:

No problem traveling to the USA .   You have been in the Philippines 3 years?  Do make sure to have your Philippine passport with you.  Very possible you will be asked to pay the Travel Tax ... which is a lot cheaper than dealing with ECC fees.

Yes, that is correct. I have been staying here for 3 years. Is the travel tax still 550 pesos? or included in the ticket?

2 hours ago, Hank_ said:

 

27 minutes ago, Going through said:

Philippines does not require you to enter/exit on a Philippine passport....so you could always enter/exit on the US one. 

 

I would suggest still carrying your Philippine passport with you, in case it's asked for.

Thank you so much for this information. I was planning on doing to the Department of Foreign Affairs to make sure, but I think I am good to go.

2 minutes ago, Going through said:

As a US citizen, you are guaranteed entry into the US no matter how long you've been abroad.  It will not be an issue.

What I mean is here in the Philippines, the immigration and stuff. I am sorry, I am just freaking out.

10 minutes ago, Mr.Bob said:

You’re traveling to USA, you only need your US passport.

Thank you so much. My last travel was 2015. Will that be a problem when I hand them my US passport at the counter?

1 minute ago, Hank_ said:

All is good.

 

Walang anuman

Now I can breathe a little bit, been stressing with it since this morning

8 minutes ago, Hank_ said:

You are a USC, you can travel with that passport without issue.   Do carry your Philippine passport, even if expired.      Philippines does not require you to exit or enter the country with the Philippine passport, whereas the USA does require using the U.S. passport.

Oh thank you so much. That was my worry when I get to the counter and show them both of my passports and the other one is about to expire. The Philippines has this 6 months rule to travel and I am afraid my Philippine passport will not be accepted and won't be allowed to go.

It was 3 years ago when I used my Philippine passport and US passport to enter the Philippines. 

Hello everyone,

Please enlighten me. I am dual citizen (US-Filipino) and I need to travel to the US next week to be with my husband who'is undergoing a surgery on his arm. My US passport is good to go while my Philippine passport will expire this June. Can I still travel? Renewing it will not make it in time for the surgery. Please help me, this is an emergency that I need to be there.

TIA

Ady